The final Asian Cup quarter-final spots will be decided today, starting with this clash between the Pearl Divers and pre-tournament favourites Samurai Blue. Bahrain topped their group despite losing ...

The structural edge sits with Japan in both batting depth and bowling discipline. Japan have won three matches in succession, including an eight-wicket win over Bahrain. Bahrain, meanwhile, squeezed ...

STORY: Japan became the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup on Thursday (March 20) as Daichi Kamada and Takefusa Kubo struck in the second half to earn Hajime Moriyasu's side a 2-0 win over ...

Japan beat Bahrain 3-1 to set up an Asian Cup quarter-final against either Iran or Syria. The Samurai Blue are one of the favourites to be named Asian champions once again, and they were comfortably ...

Hosts Japan take on Bahrain in a crucial FIFA World Cup 2026, Asian qualifiers at Saitama Stadium 2002, Saitama on Thursday, March 20, 2025. Here's all you need to know about the JPN vs BRN football ...

Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu hit out at Bahrain fans for trying to distract his players with laser pointers and booing his country's national anthem during their World Cup qualifying clash. Japan won 5 ...

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The match between Japan and Bahrain will take place in the seventh game of Group C in the third round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in the Asian zone. The match will be held at ...

HONG KONG - Japan will become the first nation to qualify for the 2026 World Cup on Thursday if they defeat Bahrain at Saitama Stadium as Hajime Moriyasu's side look to continue their imperious form ...